Ravenfrost of RiverClan: I dont like Sharpclaw ;-;

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Chapter 21:

Flame:

Age: 25 moons...

I was out patroling, trying to keep my mind off the gigantic migrane I was having right now. Everything was just so dizzy and distorted to me.. It was probably due to the fact that I didn't eat all that much.

I figured a border patrol along the forest border with the Clan's finest would ease my migrane some. Ultimately, I joined the dawn patrol with Mintfur, and Clovertail, one of the queens.

I also was not entirely comfortable on SkyClan territory. The open fields with tall trees really put my concentration off a lot.. I was surprised that I could hunt as well as I did. A scent hitting my nose brings me out of my troubled thoughts. I open my mouth and take in the scent more, trying to pinpoint what exactly it was.

I hold up my tail, signaling for the two Warriors behind me to stop.

"Flamepaw." I hear Mintfur sigh. "You're an apprentice! Stop expecting all the Warriors to take orders from you." I prick my ears abruptly, processing what he said. I flatten my ears, turning to them, embarassed.

"Sorry... Just instinct." I apologize, dipping my head. "Besides, a rogue just went past here not long ago. Maybe we can track it down?"

Mintfur and Clovertail sniff the air. Mintfur nods, not saying a word.

"Let me guess. Split up and search through bushes and fields for StarClan knows how long?" Clovertail mutters, brushing a leaf off her shoulder. Mintfur and I nod, smirking good humoredly. I was glad that my migrane didn't put me in a foul mood. I could tell my moody and random attitudes were not welcomed much in SkyClan.

We split up and start searching.

I shiver as the cold morning winds whip through my short fur. Leaf-Bare was definitely around the corner. The leaves had mostly fallen off the trees now.

Soon I found the scent trail. Curiously, it led into the forest...

"Fine." I stand tall, letting the the rising sun warm my fur. "I've been meaning to visit Sky again..." I tried my best to avoid the forest for a long time now... I'm not avoiding anything anymore. I growl, baring my fangs confidently. I set off into the dense forest, ignoring the reminder nagging the back of my mind that I shouldn't be leaving the patrol. I really didn't care.

The ferns and underbrush welcomed me, tickling me as I walked into them.

Surprisingly, I could sense the rogue's presence nearby without having to use my scent glands. It was wierd... The bushes rustle in front of me. I unsheath my claws, digging them into the ground to steady myself.

Suddenly a voice speaks from the bushes.

"What is a SkyClan apprentice doing out here all alone?" It was a tom. He steps out of the bush, reveiling himself. He was a tall, long furred tortoiseshell and white tom with a bushy tail.

I fluff out my chest fur, intimidatingly.

I glare at him. "Hunting you down. What are you doing here?"

"Am I not allowed to go where I please?" He snorts, completely unfazed by me.

"What are you doing here?" I repeat, louder this time.

He grins, curling his tail around his paws. "I am here to show the new rogue group some wisdom. If you want, you can join me and learn a few things."

I open my mouth to reply, only to get interupted as cats rush at us seemingly out of nowhere, tackling the both of us to the groud in a cloud of dust.

"Stay down intruder!" A voice hisses in my ear, pinning me down. Suddenly something hits me in the head.

My vision goes black for who knows how many times again.

Why do I keep getting knocked out all the time? This is ridiculous!

(later)

"Is he going to be alright?" I hear a voice, tense with concern. "Why did you have to go and hit him in the head with a rock?"

"S-Sorry... I didn't know what to do."

The voice sighs exasperatedly. "You didn't know what to do? He's my son!"

"He's your son?"

I blink awake, my head hurting. I was in a nest in a bramble den. Two black furred cats were standing nearby, arguing. I recognize Sky, and, surprisingly, that kittypet from the battle. I groan and sit up, attracting the she-cat's attention.

Sky's green eyes show affection and love, seeming to warm my fur. "Welcome back to the land of the living."

I tense, annoyed. "You knock me out after avoiding me for three moons and thats all you're going to say?"

She frowns. "Hey. It was your choice to stay away. And I wanted you to settle down in one place for a while."

I sigh, nodding hesitantly. The kittypet and I exchange glances at eachother. She just stared at me expressionless.

"How has life with Crow been? Annoying?" I purr, flicking my tail to Sky.

Sky just shuffles her paws, shrugging. "Eventful. Once you wake up, I'll let you see what I have been up to."

Great... More suspense! Just what I wanted.

I am Flame, apprentice of SkyClan.

Why was I kept in the dark?